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Vocab #6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genre | A certain form or style in painting or literature |
| Candid | Frank, open, honest |
| Unsavory | Disagreeable, offensive, morally bad |
| Degrade | Make contemptible, lower |
| Venial | Pardonable, forgivable |
| Acme | Peak, pinnacle, zenith |
| Copious | Ample, abundant, plentiful |
| Vehemently | Violently, eagerly, passionately |
| Depict | Describe clearly, picture, portay |
| Naive | Unworldly, unsophisate |
| Covet | Want, envy, wish |
| Ingratiate | Win Confidence, charm |
| Penury | Poverty |
| Ignominious | Humiliating, disgraceful |
| Perfidious | Treacherous, false |
| Epitome | Person or thing that embodies or represents |
| Dexterity | Mental or physical skill |
| Grotesque | Strange, bizarre, fantastic |
| Compassion | Sympathetic feeling, kindness |
| Repugnant | Distasteful, replusive |
| Equanimity | Calmness, self-control |
| Effrontery | Boldness |
| Nonentity | One of no importance |
| Flabbergasted | Astounded, shocked |
| Debacle | Ruin, collapse |
| Parable | A moralistic story |
| Whimsical | Humorous, merry |
| Lampoon | Ridicule |
| Countenance | Tolerate, approve of |
| Sanctimonious | Hypocritically religious |